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From blogs.ec.europa.eu - November 20, 2012 10:07 AM

Neelie KROES: European Commission...

 

Protecting children is a priority for all of us. We are all aware of the risks that kids face online; we all want to avoid them; and we all want to do that without losing the many benefits of an open, innovative online world – benefits for the young and old.


So I’m delighted that yesterday we in the EU joined forces with the US. When I personally met US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to sign a declaration on this important issue.
Did you know, the average EU 9 to 16-year-old spends about an hour and a half each day online? Often they’re doing that from a computer in their bedroom, or from their mobile. And using devices, services, and content from all over the world. All in all, that’s a big change, and a big challenge; but also a big opportunity.

 

===> Because there’s a chance to build a better Internet for kids. <===

 

Read more, a MUST:

http://blogs.ec.europa.eu/neelie-kroes/eu-us-better-internet-kids/